Meriuisko class landing craft
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The Meriuisko class landing craft is a type of vessel in use by the Finnish Navy.
Also known as Watercat M11 designed by Marine Alutech.
It is the predecessor of Watercat M12, Jurmo class landing craft. Uisko is the first waterjet vessel of the Finnish Navy.
It features excellent manoeuvrability and low draft suitable for shallow waters. It can be used for amphibious assault and transport for the Marines.
[edit] Specifications
- Designation: Landing craft, personnel
- Displacement: 10 tons
- Cargo capacity: 2.5 tons
- Dimensions:
- Length: 10.5 m
- Width: 3.5 m
- Draft: 0.6 m
- Crew: 2
- Propulsion: Diesel 490 kW combined with waterjet
- Speed:
- Empty: 35 knots
- With cargo: 30 knots
[edit] Vessels
- U-200 series
- U-300 series
- U-400 series
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| Watercat series | |
[edit] References
Finnish Defence Forces Website of The Finnish Defence Forces
Marine Alutech Website of Marine Alutech
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